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Evolution (Collected Editions)
Evolution, Vol. 2: Adapt & Die
Faced with the fact that humanity's time--as we know it--is over, Abe crosses a line and becomes less human himself. Meanwhile, Hannah follows a trail of monsters to a secret facility in Italy, and Claire is caught up in a conspiracy that could endanger her girlfriend.
Collects EVOLUTION #7-12
Collects EVOLUTION #7-12
128 pages, Paperback
First published December 25, 2018
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About the author
James Asmus
310 books67 followersJames began writing for live theater; creating sketch comedy, stand-up, plays and musicals. After a few years writing and performing in New Orleans and Chicago, a run of one his shows in New York garnered an offer to write for Marvel Comics' X-Men. A lifelong comics fan, James pounced on the opportunity and would go on to write Marvel titles like Uncanny X-Men, Captain America & Bucky, Gambit, Runaways, Generation Hope, Deadpool Team-Up and more.
His work for other comics publishers includes Thief of Thieves with Robert Kirkman (creator of the Walking Dead) and The End Times of Bram & Ben (which he co-created with Jim Festante) for Image Comics. In 2014 James signed a year-long exclusive deal with Valiant Entertainment where he wrote The Delinquents and Quantum & Woody - the latter of which received 6 nominations at the 2014 Harvey Awards; including Best Writer, Best New Talent, and Special Award for Humor noms for James.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Mara and son Devlin. There, James has written for film, television, and video games. But he plans to create comics as long as you'll have him.
His work for other comics publishers includes Thief of Thieves with Robert Kirkman (creator of the Walking Dead) and The End Times of Bram & Ben (which he co-created with Jim Festante) for Image Comics. In 2014 James signed a year-long exclusive deal with Valiant Entertainment where he wrote The Delinquents and Quantum & Woody - the latter of which received 6 nominations at the 2014 Harvey Awards; including Best Writer, Best New Talent, and Special Award for Humor noms for James.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Mara and son Devlin. There, James has written for film, television, and video games. But he plans to create comics as long as you'll have him.
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January 24, 2023
This is the second volume in the Evolution graphic novel series.
Human evolution happens slowly and over millions of years. Until now. Our species is beginning to alter at a rapid rate and very few individuals are actually aware of it. And those who do have far more to fear than just the disbelief of those in power.
From reading the first volume, I already knew that this storyline and art style worked for me separately but not together, but was intrigued enough by both to continue on with the series. However, I found little actual forward motion of plot occurred here but also few scenes of action, either. I remained impressed by the bones of the narrative but the actual execution was not to my tastes.
Also, the art style remained unique and the dark tones of it matched the sinister plot, but it did not aid in comprehension when minute details were hard to discern. I feel so torn as I like how this series differs so absolutely from many others I have read but the stylistic choices were hard to overlook when they hindered my overall enjoyment.
Human evolution happens slowly and over millions of years. Until now. Our species is beginning to alter at a rapid rate and very few individuals are actually aware of it. And those who do have far more to fear than just the disbelief of those in power.
From reading the first volume, I already knew that this storyline and art style worked for me separately but not together, but was intrigued enough by both to continue on with the series. However, I found little actual forward motion of plot occurred here but also few scenes of action, either. I remained impressed by the bones of the narrative but the actual execution was not to my tastes.
Also, the art style remained unique and the dark tones of it matched the sinister plot, but it did not aid in comprehension when minute details were hard to discern. I feel so torn as I like how this series differs so absolutely from many others I have read but the stylistic choices were hard to overlook when they hindered my overall enjoyment.
December 17, 2022
Rating 3 out of 5| Grade: C; Evolution, Abominations, The Cult
Volume 2 of Evolution is much of the same as detailed in the review of Volume 1. The art is still good, there is still an air of mystery & body horror pleasant.
The Narrative is still the villain. It's badly paced, uninspired, meandering, and mostly plain boring.
The characters are not well conceived, and you don't really seem to connect to them.
Except for that one researcher who went into full homicidal psycho mode, and is hitchhiking across the nation, killing the 'infected' and leaving a blood trail for the authorities to follow. That part of the storyline is halfway interesting.
Volume 2 of Evolution is much of the same as detailed in the review of Volume 1. The art is still good, there is still an air of mystery & body horror pleasant.
The Narrative is still the villain. It's badly paced, uninspired, meandering, and mostly plain boring.
The characters are not well conceived, and you don't really seem to connect to them.
Except for that one researcher who went into full homicidal psycho mode, and is hitchhiking across the nation, killing the 'infected' and leaving a blood trail for the authorities to follow. That part of the storyline is halfway interesting.
December 26, 2018
Slow and steady wins the race.
This is the second Vol of Evolution and it is still standing tall. We get more information cleared up about how the viruses work and the cult that's spreading it but there's still quite a few mysteries to unfold. There are moments that kind of feel like filler but then I turn a page and theres a creepy monster in my face. THE ART HOLDS UP! If not it gets even better and I still really love the colors of this book. The story gets more emotional with the two lovers and I cant wait to see the full cult in action! Kinda hoping there's only one volume of this left, I would hate for them to run it into the ground. Only because I really like the series and I would hate for them to do more then they have to.
This is the second Vol of Evolution and it is still standing tall. We get more information cleared up about how the viruses work and the cult that's spreading it but there's still quite a few mysteries to unfold. There are moments that kind of feel like filler but then I turn a page and theres a creepy monster in my face. THE ART HOLDS UP! If not it gets even better and I still really love the colors of this book. The story gets more emotional with the two lovers and I cant wait to see the full cult in action! Kinda hoping there's only one volume of this left, I would hate for them to run it into the ground. Only because I really like the series and I would hate for them to do more then they have to.
December 30, 2025
Review is for all three volumes read consecutively.
Never have a read a series that so thoroughly crawled up it's own ass.
Everything is platitudes and vague warnings and promises with no actual answers or endings.
Avoid.
Never have a read a series that so thoroughly crawled up it's own ass.
Everything is platitudes and vague warnings and promises with no actual answers or endings.
Avoid.
January 21, 2020
For a comic book named "Evoution" there's not a lot of evolution in the story. I'm waiting for something to be revealed but nothing so far.
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